The 2010 Gainesville, Florida mayoral election took place on April 13, 2010, following a primary on March 16, 2010. Incumbent Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan was term-limited and unable to seek a third consecutive term. City Commissioner Craig Lowe placed first in the primary election, winning 40 percent of the vote. Businessman Don Marsh, a former Republican candidate for County Commission, placed second over businesswoman Monica Leadon Cooper, 29–25 percent, and advanced to the general election.
Lowe narrowly defeated Marsh, winning 50.2 percent of the vote to Marsh's 49.8 percent, a margin of just 42 votes. Marsh requested a recount, which ultimately affirmed Lowe's victory.
Primary election Candidates Craig Lowe, City Commissioner Don Marsh, businessman, 2002 Republican candidate for County Commission Monica Leadon Cooper, businesswoman, former member of the Gainesville Development Review Board Richard Selwach, jewelry store owner Ozzy Angulo, food services employee
Results
Runoff election Results
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